Computer case/table

ABSTRACT

A computer case/table for a laptop computer. When used as a case, the compact design allows for easy and convenient transport of a laptop computer from one location to another. Upon reaching the destination, the user may readily convert the case to a computer table on which the laptop computer can be placed for use. The case includes retractable, telescopic legs and a variety of computer accessories, such as a backup battery pack, and connectors for telephone and Internet access. An internal support system allows the laptop computer to rise in a forward tilted position from a stowed position to an upward position. Upon lifting of the case lid. This allows for the comfortable use of the computer, and promotes cooling of the rear portion of the computer, where heat tends to build up, by exposure to and promotion of the circulation of cooling environmental air.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to article carriers and supports,and, more particularly, a combination computer case and computer tablefor a laptop computer.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] The laptop computer has become a necessity for those who travelon business. There are many instances where it would be helpful to havea combination carrying case, docking station and platform, having a foldout table and lamp for ease of use of the laptop computer, but none isknown to be available. It would also be desirable to provide a laptopcomputer case which, upon opening, automatically raises the computer andslants it forward for comfortable use and to provide for the rear of thelaptop computer to be exposed to the outside atmospheric environment toallow for cooling air circulation, but none are known to be available.

[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,856,627, issued on Aug. 15, 1989, to Polatovdescribes a work briefcase and table system. The combination briefcaseand table system includes a set of telescoping legs mounted on theunderside of the briefcase. Projecting shelves can be extended from thebriefcase to define a flat table.

[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 6,036,011, issued on Mar. 14, 2000, to DeCurtis etal. describes a carrying case for transporting a laptop computer and anassociated mouse. The case has a lower base element provided with fourpivoted and telescoping legs and a sliding shelf that acts as a mousepad.

[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 5,226,540, issued Jul. 13, 1993, to Bradburydescribes a carrying case for a portable work station having a personalcomputer, printer, and other peripherals. External controls allow thework station to be operated when the case is closed. The case includesan internal power source, an external DC power jack, and externaltransceiver antenna jack, a phone connector, etc.

[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 4,760,492, issued on Jul. 26, 1988, to Walshdescribes a printer stand and carrying case. The dual wall case servesas a storage, shipping, and computer printer stand.

[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 5,379,893, issued on Jul. 26,1988,to Ruiz describesan attache case having a partition whose upper surface supports a laptopcomputer. The computer is removably affixed to the partition by hook andloop fasteners.

[0010] None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singularlyor in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed.Thus, a computer case/table solving the aforementioned problems isdesired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present invention is a combination computer case and computertable for a laptop computer. When used as a case, the compact designallows for easy and convenient transport of a laptop computer from onelocation to another. Upon reaching the destination, the user may readilyconvert the case to a computer table which, upon opening its lid, thelaptop computer is raised and tilted forward for ease and comfortableaccess and to promote cooling air circulation near the rear of the caseto avoid heat buildup. The case includes retractable, telescopic legsand a variety of computer accessories, such as a backup battery pack,and connectors for telephone and Internet access.

[0012] Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to providea combination laptop computer case and table having a storable mouseboard.

[0013] It is another object of the invention to provide a combinationcase/table as above, wherein the storable mouse board may be extendedfrom an end, thereof, to serve as a handle while moving the case/tableon retractable wheels.

[0014] It is a further object of the invention to provide a combinationcase/table as above, having telescoping legs, foldable into recesses forstorage.

[0015] Still another object of the invention is to provide a combinationcase/table as above, having a printer support with articulated hangers,movable from a raised position when stored, and to a selectable loweredposition for use.

[0016] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a combinationcase/table as above, having a storable front table, useful as a mouseboard or for writing, etc.

[0017] Still another object of the invention is to provide a combinationcase/table as above, having a computer support which raises and tiltsforward on tracks upon the opening and raising of the lid, thereof, thusavoiding heat buildup.

[0018] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a combinationlaptop computer case/table which is of such proportions as to be carriedby a handle in the manner of a brief case.

[0019] Still another object of the invention is to provide a combinationcase/table having foldable telescoping legs and a storable front boarduseful as a mouse board, etc.

[0020] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a combinationcase/table having a bottom portion which can be lowered and tiltedforward for access to stored papers, etc.

[0021] Still another object of the invention is to provide a combinationcase/table as above, having a computer support which raises and tiltsforward on tracks upon the opening and raising of a lid, thereof.

[0022] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a case having atilting computer support is useful in an automobile, and which has aD.C. connector to plug into an automobile cigarette lighter receptaclefor access to electrical power.

[0023] It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements andarrangements thereof for the purposes described which is inexpensive,dependable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.

[0024] These and other objects of the present invention will becomereadily apparent upon further review of the following specification anddrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025]FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a computercase/table according to the present invention in its transportableconfiguration.

[0026]FIG. 2 is an end view in elevation of the computer case/table ofFIG. 1 in its fully deployed configuration.

[0027]FIG. 3 is a front view in elevation of the computer case/table ofFIG. 1 having a front wall broken away.

[0028]FIG. 4 is a side view in elevation of the computer case/table ofFIG. 3 having a side wall broken away.

[0029]FIG. 5 is a front view in elevation as in FIG. 3 having theprinter deployed for use.

[0030]FIG. 6 is a side view in elevation as in FIG. 4 having the printerdeployed for use.

[0031]FIG. 7 is a side view in elevation as in FIG. 6 illustrating analternative embodiment of the invention wherein either a compactprinter, or no printer at all is employed and the height of the computercase/table of FIG. 5 is adjustable in height.

[0032]FIG. 8 is a view in perspective of a computer positioning device,useful in each of the embodiments of the invention.

[0033]FIG. 9 is a front view in elevation of the computer case/table ofFIG. 1, having adjustable legs deployed at differing heights to match anuneven resting surface and having a reading light deployed over the topsurface, for use in a desk configuration.

[0034]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of thecomputer case/table of the invention, transportable as a brief case.

[0035]FIG. 11 is a view in perspective as in FIGS. 1 and 10 having afront and side broken away to illustrate the adjustable legs in theirstored position.

[0036]FIG. 12 is a side view in elevation of the computer case/table ofFIG. 10, comparable to the configuration of FIG. 8.

[0037]FIG. 13 is a broken away side view in elevation of the embodimentof FIG. 10 in a fully deployed configuration.

[0038]FIG. 14 is a front view in elevation of the embodiment of FIG. 10illustrating the adjustable legs in a partially deployed configuration.

[0039]FIG. 15 is a side view in elevation of the embodiment of FIG. 10having the end wall broken away, showing a configuration useful in anautomobile.

[0040] Similar reference characters denote corresponding featuresconsistently throughout the attached drawings. For the sake of clarity,not all views of an embodiment illustrate all elements, and variationsin elements illustrated indicate their equivalence. Not all elements inall drawings of each embodiment are mentioned in each correspondingpassage in the following “Detailed Description,” below.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0041] The present invention is a case/table for a laptop computer. Whenused as a case, the compact design allows for easy and convenienttransport of a laptop computer from one location to another. Uponreaching the destination, the user may readily convert the case to atable may be opened upward, moving the laptop computer upward in aforward tilting position, and so providing easy and comfortable accessto the laptop computer mounted therein. The case includes retractable,telescopic legs and a variety of computer accessories, such as a backupbattery pack, and connectors for telephone and Internet access.

[0042] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, there are shown, respectively, aperspective view of the closed case and a side view of a fully deployedembodiment of the invention wherein computer case/table system 10includes case 12 having case front wall 14, first end wall 16, secondend wall 18, case bottom wall 20, and case upper wall 22. Case lid 24covers computer case/table 12 and is kept in the closed position duringtransport by lid latches 26. Case handle 28 is useful for carrying thecase/table 12. Case retractable mouse board 29 includes mouse board handpull 30 and is deployable from case first end wall 16, and may befurther extended by means of mouse board extensions 31. Case back wall32 is connected with lid 24 by a hinge 34, such as a piano hinge, andhas retractable wheels 35 near its lower end which are stowed in the aretracted position and, when deployed in the downward position areuseful in towing the computer case/table 12. Mouse board hand pull 30 isuseful as a handle when towing case/table 12 when mouse board 29 isextended by extension 31, and when wheels 35 are in the downwardposition.

[0043] Referring more specifically to FIG. 2, there is shown thecomputer case/table 12 in a fully deployed configuration where printersupport 38 for printer B and is supported by articulated hangers 39 ateach of its four corners and comprise rear upper printer support arms40, front upper printer support arms 42, rear lower printer support arms44, front lower printer support arms 46, rear printer support armconnections 48, and front printer support arm connections 50. Printersupport wheels 51(see FIG. 7, below) may be of the simple axle type asshown, or have swivel mountings or their equivalent. Printer support 38becomes part of case bottom wall 20 when retracted. Case/table 12 issupported by retractable telescoping legs 52, foldable into case bottom20 on retractable leg pivots 54 and having upper telescoping legportions 56, lower telescoping leg portions 58, and lower leg pads 60. Aplurality of telescoping leg portions 58 may be employed to addadditional height to the case/table 12.

[0044] Laptop computer A is held on laptop computer support 62 for use.Laptop computer support 62 is supported by rear computer support pins 64and front computer support pins 66. These pins are free to travel inrear pin track 68 and front pin track 70, respectively, to allow laptopcomputer support 62 to rise in a forward-tilted position from a stowedposition to an upward position for use. This allows for the comfortableuse of the computer, and promotes cooling of the rear portion of thecomputer, where heat tends to build up, by exposure to and promotion ofthe circulation of cooling environmental air. Front latch 26 featuresfront latch lock 74. Front mouse board 76 is retractable from case/table12 and is useful for writing, using a computer mouse, or for otherpurposes.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a front view of the computercase/table 12 having a front wall broken away and showing retractabletelescoping legs 56 in their stored position. Printer support 38 andprinter B are shown in their stored position. The computer A is alsoshown in its stored position.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a side view of the computercase/table of computer case/table 12 having a side wall broken away.Printer support 38 and printer B are shown in their stored position.Printer support 62 and computer A are shown in their stored position.Rear computer support pins 64 and front computer support pins 66 areshown in rear pin tracks and front pin tracks respectively, in theirstored position.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 5, there is shown a front view of computercase/table 12 as in FIG. 3 showing printer B and support 38 in adeployed position. As diagrammatically shown, printer B may be retainedin a recess in support 38 so as to be secure during transport.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 6, there is shown a side view of computercase/table 12 as in FIG. 4, showing printer B and support 38 in theirdeployed position. In this configuration, the lid 24 may be opened andcomputer A deployed for use as in FIG. 2.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 7, there is shown a side view of computercase/table 12 as in FIG. 6, showing computer support 38 in a partiallylowered position with printer support articulated hangers 39 foldedinward so as to adjust the height of computer case/table 29. Wheels 51may be attached at each of the four corners of printer support 38 forease of movement. In this embodiment, if at all, a compact printer isused.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 8, there is shown a perspective view of acomputer positioning device 79 attachable to laptop computer support 62and having fingers 80 for engaging laptop computer A.

[0051] Referring to FIG. 9 there is shown a front view of the computercase/table of FIG. 1 in a desk configuration, having adjustable legs 52deployed at differing lengths to match the terrain. Upper leg portions56 are supported by retractable leg pivots 54 in the four corners ofcase/table bottom 20. A lamp 82 is supported for use by articulatedsupport 84 and is stowable in case/table 12. Solar charger 86, whichacts as a shade an reflector for lamp 82, is connected with articulatedlamp support 84 and solar power battery 88 to supplement electricity tooperate lamp 32.

[0052] In operation, mouse board 29 and retractable wheels 35 areextended for easily transporting the computer case/table 12. To set upas a computer table, lock 74 is unlocked and latches 26 are opened,allowing lid 22 to be raised to its open position. Telescoping legs 52are rotated and extended from retractable leg pivots 54. Printer support38 is lowered on articulated printer support hangers 39. Upon raisinglid 22, laptop computer A is raised by laptop computer support 62 bymeans of support pins 64 and 66 traveling in tracks 68 and 70. The frontextendable board 76 may be pulled out from its stored position withincase 12 for use as desired(see FIG. 10, below).

[0053] Computer case/table 12 may also be used as a table with thetelescoping legs 52 in place and lid down. Telescoping legs 52 may beindividually adjusted in length to allow the case 12 to be used as atable on uneven terrain. A lamp 82 and articulated lamp support 84 maybe stored in case/table 12 and attached to an end wall of saidcase/table 12 as desired.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 10, there is shown a perspective view ofanother embodiment of the invention as a computer case/table,transportable as a brief case, wherein computer case system 100 featurescomputer case 112 having case front wall 114, case first end wall 116,case second end wall 118, case bottom wall 120, and case upper wall 122.Case upper wall 122 is part of case lid 124. Case lid 124 is maintainedin a closed condition for carrying by lid latches 126. Case handle 128is useful in carrying the closed case. Case 112 features a retractablemouse board 130 for use when the enclosed computer is in use. Lamp shade182 of lamp 181(not shown) is stored in first end wall 116, in recess183, along with articulated folding lamp support 184 and secured by lamplatch 188. Also, accessibly stored is telephone plug and cable 190.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 11, there is shown a view as in FIGS. 1 and 10above, having front and side walls broken away, illustrating telescopinglegs 152 in their stored position, wherein case back wall 132 isattached to case lid by case lid hinge 134 (see FIG. 13, below). Case112 features retractable telescoping legs 152 having upper telescopingleg portions 156 attached to case 112 near case bottom wall 120 byretractable leg pivots 157. Lower telescoping leg portions 158 areslidably encased in upper telescoping leg portion 156, and there may bea plurality of concentric leg portions 158 as desired. Lower telescopingleg portion 158 ends in lower leg pad 160. Lower box 194 is optionally apart of the invention and is available to carry a compact printer orsupplies as desired.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 12, there is shown a side view of the computercase/table similar to that of FIG. 8, above, wherein retractabletelescoping legs 152 are rotated on their respective retractable legpivots 157 to a standing position. Lid 124 remains closed for use as adesk top and lamp 181, having shade 182 is deployed by articulatedsupport 184 for use from lamp storage compartment 183. (Note that lampstorage compartment 183 is shown on the opposite side of case 112 fromFIG. 10 for illustration purposes.) Lamp shade 182 acts as a solarcollector as in the embodiments of FIG. 1 and shown thereby. Thecorresponding solar battery is not shown in FIG. 12. Mouse board 130 ispartially deployed for use as desired.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 13, there is shown a side view with the side ofthe embodiment of the computer case/table of FIG. 10 broken away,illustrating a fully deployed configuration wherein case/table 112 issupported by retractable telescoping legs 152 rotated from a horizontalstored position to a vertical position around retractable leg pivots 157as discussed above.

[0058] Laptop computer A is held on laptop computer support 162. Laptopcomputer support 162 is supported by rear computer support pins 164 andfront computer support pins 166. The pins 164 are free to travel in rearpin track 168. Front foldable support bracket 169 is divided by frontsupport bracket swivel 170 allowing foldable bracket lower portion 171to fold over foldable bracket upper portion 172, respectively, to allowlaptop computer support 162 to rise in a forward tilted position from astowed position to an upward position. This allows for the comfortableuse of the computer, and promotes cooling of the rear portion of thecomputer, where heat tends to build up, by exposure to and promotion ofthe circulation of cooling environmental air. Front latch 126 featuresfront latch lock 174. Front mouse board 176 is retractable fromcase/table 112 and is useful for writing, using a computer mouse, or forother purposes.

[0059] Case bottom wall 120 comprises a lowering storage bottom 195,rotatable on pins 196 near case back wall 132 and having front storagebottom pins 198 near the front, thereof, located on storage bottomtracks 210 such that storage bottom 195 is movable from a stowedposition, level with bottom wall 120 of case 112 to a tilted openposition, extending downward toward from case front wall 114. AC adapter212, a DC backup battery 214, and telephone cable 190 are located on theinterior of case end wall 118 and are accessible for connection to theoutside of the case 112.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 14 there is shown a view of the embodiment ofFIG. 10 illustrating the telescoping legs in a partially deployedconfiguration. Case 112 features lid 124 and latches 126. A left leg 152is partially deployed by rotation about retractable leg pivot 157 withtelescoping left leg 152 still retracted. Right leg 152 is shown in thefully extended vertical position, having fully rotated around leg pivot157 and lower telescoping leg portions 158 extended such that lower legpad 160 rests at the desired level. Telescoping legs 152 may be extendedto differing lengths to accommodate uneven terrain in a similar mannerto the embodiment of FIG. 9.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 15, there is shown a side view of theembodiment of FIG. 10 having an end wall broken away, showing aconfiguration useful in an automobile. Computer case 112 is in the openposition with lid 124 in the open position. Computer A is resting oncomputer support 162 in an upward, forward-tilted position, ready foruse, having rear computer support pin 164 and front computer support pin166 located in rear pin track 168 and rotatably located on frontfoldable support bracket 169. Support bracket swivel 170 allows fordablebracket lower portion 171 to fold over foldable bracket upper portion172. AC power converter 212 is connected to the automobile electricalsystem by means of cigarette lighter probe 218 connected by electricalwire 220. Power is stored in backup battery 214.

[0062] In operation, laptop computer case/table 112 may be carried as abrief case by handle 128. Lamp shade and solar collector 182, along witharticulated lamp support 184 is stored in recess 183 of a side wall 116or 118 of case/table 112 and is held in its stowed position by lamplatch 188. Telephone and Internet cable and connector 190 (a standardtelephone plug, or coaxial cable as shown) is recessed in side wall 116or 118 for connection of the computer A with appropriate utilities.Computer case/table 112 may be turned into a table by rotatingtelescoping legs 152 from their stowed position recessed in the bottomwall 120 of case/table 112 to their vertical position around retractableleg pivots 157 and adjusted for desired length to obtain a level tablesurface. An upgrade box 194 is attachable to the bottom wall 120 ifdesired, and is useable for carrying computer related equipment andnotes. By extending legs 152 while leaving the lid 124 closed anddeploying lamp 181, with articulated lamp support 184, upper wall 122 oflid 124 serves as a desk or table top. Lid 124 may be opened afterunlocking lock 174 of latch 126.

[0063] Upon raising lid 122, laptop computer A is raised by laptopcomputer support 162 by means of support pins 164 traveling in tracks168, and support pins 166 rotating at the top of front foldable supportbracket 169. Front mouse board 130 is retractable from case/table 112and is useful for writing, using a computer mouse, or for otherpurposes. Storage bottom 195 may be lowered from a stored position incase bottom wall 120 to a tilted, open position by rotating it aroundpins 196 near case back wall 132. The front of storage bottom 195 ispositioned by pins 198 located in storage bottom tracks 210. AC adapter212, having DC backup battery 214, and telephone and Internet cable 190are located on the interior of case end wall 118 and are accessible forconnection to utilities outside of the case 112.

[0064] The laptop computer case/table 12 may be configured for use in anautomobile by lifting the lid 124 exposing computer A for use andplugging automobile cigarette lighter probe connector 218 into acigarette lighter connector to supply power to the power system

[0065] It is to be understood that the present invention is not limitedto the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and allembodiments within the scope of the following claims.

We claim:
 1. A combination computer case and table for a laptop,palmtop, or similar compact computer comprising: a) a computer casehaving a front wall, a rear wall, a first end wall, a second end wall, abottom wall, and an openable lid serving as a top wall; b) said computercase having a hinge on said rear wall connecting said rear wall withsaid lid and opposite to latches on said front wall for connecting saidfront wall to said lid; c) means for supporting and lifting saidcomputer positioned therein upon opening said lid, such that at least arear portion of said computer is exposed to cooling environmental air;and d) a mouse board slidably deployable from said first end wall.
 2. Acombination computer case and table according to claim 1, furthercomprising retractable wheels at the intersection of said second endwall, said bottom wall and said front wall such that said mouse board,when deployed, acts as a handle for easily moving said case when restingon said retractable wheels.
 3. The combination computer case and tableaccording to claim 1, further comprising telescoping legs, storable inrecesses in said case and vertically insertable in recesses located ateach of four corners of said bottom wall.
 4. The combination computercase and table according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of saidbottom wall comprises a printer support, movable from a raised positionwherein a printer is contained within said case, and a lowered positionwherein said printer support is suspended from articulated hangers ateach of four corners, thereof, such that said printer is available foruse.
 5. The combination computer case and table according to claim 4,wherein said articulated hangers comprise upper printer support armsattached to lower hanger support arms by arm connections which are soconstructed as to allow inward bending of said printer support arms soas to adjust the height of said printer support, said printer supporthaving wheels at each corner thereof to allow easy movement of said caseand adjustment of its height.
 6. The combination computer case and tableaccording to claim 1, having a retractable mouse board mounted withinsaid front wall and parallel to said bottom wall.
 7. The combinationcomputer case and table according to claim 1, said means of supportingand lifting said computer support comprising a support, connected byrear support pins and front support pins which travel in curved rear pintracks and oppositely curved front pin tracks, respectively, said rearpin tracks being located on opposite ends of said case lid, said tracksbeing so located that when said case latches are opened and said caselid is opened around said led hinge, each of said support pins ismovable from a lower end of said pin tracks to an upper end of said pintracks, respectively, thus raising said computer support and saidcomputer resting thereon, from a lower position within said case to anupper position at least partially above said case.
 8. The combinationcomputer case and table of claim 7, further comprising a computerpositioning device located on the lower end of said computer support andhaving computer support fingers conforming to the shape of a laptopcomputer to maintain said computer in a desired position.
 9. Thecombination computer case and table of claim 3, wherein said telescopinglegs are adjustable to differing lengths to match the terrain, andfurther comprising a lamp and an articulated lamp support attachable toone of said first and said second end wall.
 10. The combination computercase and table of claim 1, further comprising a handle, centrallymounted on said front wall, and wherein said combination computer caseand table, when in its closed configuration, approximates the size andconfiguration of a standard brief case.
 11. A combination computer caseand table according to claim 10, further comprising a lamp connectedwith an articulated support and foldable into a recess in one of saidfirst and second end walls and held in said recess by a latch when thelamp is not in use.
 12. A combination computer case and table accordingto claim 10, further comprising a telephone cable connection recessed inone of said first and said second end walls.
 13. A combination computercase and table according to claim 10, further comprising telescopinglegs at each of the four corners of said combination computer case andtable, each of which are stowable in a first position and rotatablearound a retractable leg pivot to an upright position where saidtelescoping legs may be individually telescoped downward to a desiredlength, thus forming a table with said lid as the table surface.
 14. Thecombination computer case and table according to claim 13, wherein saidlegs are stowable in individual recesses in the bottom wall of saidcombination computer case and table.
 15. The combination computer caseand table according to claim 10, wherein said means for supporting andlifting is connected by rear support pins and front support pins whichtravel in curved rear pin tracks and oppositely curved front pin tracks,respectively, said rear pin tracks being located on opposite ends ofsaid case lid, said tracks being so located that when said case latchesare opened and said case lid is pivoted around said lid hinge, each ofsaid support pins is movable from a lower end of said pin tracks to anupper end of said pin tracks, respectively, thus raising said computersupport and said computer resting thereon, from a lower position withinsaid case to an upper position at least partially above said case. 16.The combination computer case and table of claim 15, wherein said rearpin tracks and said front pin tracks are so arranged that said computersupport tilts forward toward said front wall of said case.
 17. Thecombination computer case and table of claim
 15. further comprising anAC adapter electrically connected with an automobile cigarette lighterprobe connector with a probe connector wire, and a DC backup batterywithin said computer case.
 18. The combination computer case and tableof claim 10, wherein at least a portion of said bottom wall comprises alowering storage bottom rotatable on pins located near the rear wall ofsaid case and having pins near the front thereof located on storagebottom tracks such that said storage bottom is movable from a stowedposition, level with the bottom wall of said case to a tilted openposition, extending downward toward the front wall of said case.
 19. Thecombination computer case and table of claim 10, further comprising anAC adapter, a DC backup battery, and telephone cable located within saidcase and accessible from the outside of said case.
 20. A combinationcomputer case and table according to claim 10, further comprising anoptional box attached to said bottom side for carrying a printer andcomputer supplies as desired.